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Through the early goings of his stint with the Golden State Warriors, it’s safe to say Andrew Wiggins looks like a much more rejuvenated version of himself compared to what people saw when he played with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former No. 1 overall pick has established himself as a serviceable two-way player for the […]

Out for the second straight season, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is doing the best he can to cheer on his teammates on the bench. The five-time All-Star is certainly bringing his “A” game, throwing fist bumps and giving out high fives as the rest of his guys hold down the fort without him. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made his first adjustment to the starting five this season by inserting veteran big man Kevon Looney at center over rookie James Wiseman. According to Kerr, the move to start Looney in their 130-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves worked the way he wanted it, as the Warriors […]

It didn’t take long for Jake Paul to clown Conor McGregor after the latter’s TKO defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in UFC 257 on Saturday night. The controversial YouTube star took to Twitter to offer The Notorious an insulting $10,000 fight offer–all in cold cash–in the aftermath of McGregor’s second round loss. As […]

Conor McGregor just took a brutal knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout in the UFC 257 main even on Saturday. Like many MMA fans across the world, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was closely watching the McGregor-Poirier showdown at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. As McGregor suffered the first knockout […]

Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in sports. He draws fans, media men, and paparazzi wherever he goes. As McGregor made his way to the arena ahead of his main event fight with Dustin Poirier, a cameraman was so caught up on filming the Irish MMA superstar that he accidentally hit a […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry just moved up to no. 2 all-time in three-pointers made, surpassing Hall of Famer Reggie Miller on Saturday night. The Indiana Pacers legend took to Twitter to extend his congratulations to Curry. “I’ve had the best seat in the house in calling a lot of your games @StephenCurry30, simply […]

With 12 points and 11 assists against the Miami Heat on Saturday, Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden just notched a feat that a former teammate of his and an ex-Nets player previously accomplished. Per Elias Sports Bureau, the 2017-18 NBA MVP joined his buddy Russell Westbrook and Deron Williams as the only players in NBA […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo had himself a career ball game after dropping 41 points against the Brooklyn Nets. His explosion certainly caught the eye of Heat legend Dwyane Wade. Damn Bam… ok I see you! — DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 24, 2021 It’s no secret that D-Wade is a huge fan of Adebayo. The three-time […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton had a huge all-around game against the New York Knicks on Friday night, showing the ‘Bockers why they are going to regret passing up on him in the 2020 NBA draft. The 20-year-old point guard admitted he played with a little extra motivation against New York, per Stefan Bondy of […]

After getting off to a hot start in 2020/21, the Boston Celtics now find themselves in a bit of a rut. Celtics star Jaylen Brown is having a magnificent campaign so far, but the two-way wing has been critical of his defense. With Boston enduring a mini-slump, Brown wants his team to play with a […]

The Scary Hours have been on hold for the Brooklyn Nets, against the Cleveland Cavaliers at least. The Nets Big Three of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving have yet to notch their first win as a trio after they lost their second straight outing to the Cavaliers on Friday night. Irving, who just […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers bested the Milwaukee Bucks in what could be a potential NBA Finals preview. The Lakers’ loss comes after a defeat to one of their top threats in the Eastern Conference, the Brooklyn Nets. Bucks star Khris Middleton was asked if they saw the game against the defending champs as […]

The Phoenix Suns lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Denver Nuggets in an overtime thriller on Friday night. Suns star point guard Chris Paul took responsibility for committing a costly blunder that prevented them from getting the chance to win in regulation. Near the end of the fourth quarter, with the game tied at 108, […]

Somehow, everyone knew that 2020 was going to be a terrible year when Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in late January. Since then, everything has gone to the dumps. With the coronavirus pandemic, the police brutality, the U.S. […]

After Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s impressive 36-point performance in a 129-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal decided to throw some blunt criticism at the 24 year old All-Star. While interviewing him on Inside the NBA, O’Neal told Mitchell straight to his face that he doesn’t have what it takes to […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was irate with the way his team performed in their 119-104 loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday night. The three-time champion coach stressed about the Warriors’ fouling issues and made it clear he wants changes in terms of how they play undisciplined defense. Kerr even issued […]

The referees mistakenly ejected Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green in the second quarter of their 119-104 loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. The Warriors were baffled after the refs issued Green’s second technical foul of the night. The former Defensive Player of the Year was shouting expletives as he went back on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans dropped their second game to the Utah Jazz in three nights after losing again on Thursday, 129-118. It largely felt like the same old story. Following their ninth loss of the season, Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy called out the team’s defensive effort, stressing about how they need to get […]

NBA players always like to poke fun at each other. The usual suspects of clowning often pertain to their teammates’ fashion of choice, or perhaps, the ridiculous kicks their teammates are wearing. For Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside, he caught a glimpse of Jabari Parker’s odd-looking car in the parking lot and it’s safe to […]

Stan Van Gundy and his New Orleans Pelicans have fallen into quite of a rut, with their recent 118-102 loss to the Utah Jazz. That’s their sixth loss in seven games. Utah was on fire from beyond the arc, going 21 of 47 (44.7 percent) on the evening. This, apparently, has been the trend for […]

The NFL announced the official seven-person crew that will officiate this year’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Among those will be Down Judge Sarah Thomas, and she will make history by becoming the first ever female referee to work the Super Bowl, per NFL.com. Congratulations to Sarah […]

The Washington Football Team is reportedly nearing the final stages of hiring Marty Hurney as its new GM, Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network reports. Washington has yet to make the announcement, but should make the deal official within the day. The move will reunite Hurney with current Washington coach Ron Rivera. A former PR […]

The New York Mets relieved general manager Jared Porter of his duties on Tuesday morning, new owner Steven Cohen announced. This decision comes after an explosive ESPN report revealed Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages to a female reporter back in 2016, when he was still an executive with the Chicago Cubs. Here’s Cohen’s statement: […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker will finally make his 2020-21 season debut against the New York Knicks, the team reported on Sunday. #NEBHInjuryReport Update: Tacko Fall (Left Ankle Sprain) – QUESTIONABLEDaniel Theis – AVAILABLEKemba Walker – AVAILABLE — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 17, 2021 The Celtics injury report indicated that Walker is available, alongside center […]

It didn’t take long for James Harden to remind everyone why the Brooklyn Nets emptied the cupboard to acquire him from the Houston Rockets this past week. Just 48 hours since joining his new squad and not getting the chance to practice with them, one would think that Harden might need time to get acclimated […]

Much like all major sports leagues in the United States, the NBA is experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington Wizards, in particular, announced on Friday that six of its players tested positive for the coronavirus. Despite their bad luck with the in-team outbreak, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard already saw this coming: “It […]

The Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 1994 after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in dominant fashion, 17-3. It was truly a special moment for the Bills franchise. The offensive tandem of Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs cherished the occasion as they await the winner between the defending Super […]

It didn’t take long for James Harden to get acclimated with his new squad. The newly-acquired Brooklyn Nets superstar dropped a triple-double in his debut (32 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists) to help lead his team to a 122-115 victory over the Orlando Magic. Despite his nine turnovers on the night, Harden still made a […]

Carson Wentz had a roller coaster of a season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. Now, his relationship with the Eagles appears to be in disarray. Rumors that he wanted out of Philly surfaced as a result of a turbulent campaign with the Eagles this past season. However, Rob Maaddi of The Associated Press said […]

All eyes were on James Harden when he finally made his Brooklyn Nets debut on Saturday night. Prior to the game, as Harden went through his shootaround, fans saw a noticeable difference from Harden’s physique compared to how he looked in his days as a disgruntled member of the Houston Rockets. Legion Hoops tweeted a […]

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was placed into concussion protocol midway through their NFL Playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills. QB Lamar Jackson is in concussion protocol. — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 17, 2021 Lamar Jackson now officially ruled out. https://t.co/yc1CGFsXth — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 17, 2021 Without Jackson, the Ravens succumbed to the […]

Sportsbooks have placed the New Orleans Saints as 3-point favorites over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of their NFC Divisional Round playoff showdown. Per David Purdum of ESPN, one of the largest bets on the night came in the form of a quarter of a million dollars for the Saints to cover […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has not been shy about expressing his displeasure with his current squad. With his tenure with the Texans on the brink, other teams are looking to pry away the 3-time Pro-Bowler from Houston. The San Francisco 49ers have emerged as a potential trade destination for Watson. Niners legend Steve Young […]

On the final week of January 2020, Eli Manning decided to hang up his cleats for good, closing a legendary 16-year career all with the New York Giants. Manning knew he would still be hung up on football for a bit and saw himself still hanging around with former teammates and team staff following his […]

While speaking to reporters following their 114-104 home win over the Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic admitted he wants to play with a certain teammate of his for the rest of his career. Majority would probably think that person is Jamal Murray. Surprisingly, however, that distinction goes to newly-signed forward JaMychal Green. […]

There is a possibility that the Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills playoff game is played in snow. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson admitted he has never played football in snow before. He also added he prefers to not play his first snow game this Saturday. Via Jamison Hensley of ESPN: Asked about his experience about playing […]

As the saying goes: “It’s a copycat league.” Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took a page out Stephen Curry’s playbook after he confidently looked-away while splashing in a 3-point shot during their 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. LeBron told reporters after the game that he made the brash move as a […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, but they did get a consolation prize when All-Star guard Klay Thompson rejoined them on the bench during the game. Thompson, who suffered a devastating torn Achilles in the offseason, provided head coach Steve Kerr an encouraging update on his injury. […]